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Samuel Manasseh Ben Israel
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Etching, 1636. 148x107 mm; 5
7
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8
x4
1
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4
inches, narrow margins. Biörklund’s first state (of
4), with the indentation on the left cheek; Usticke’s first state (of 4);White and Boon’s
first state (of 3). Arms of Amsterdam watermark (Ash/Fletcher 1 J.b.; they note the same
watermark on an impression of this subject in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam). A very
good, crisp and early impression with strong contrasts and no sign of wear. Bartsch 269;
Biörklund 36-C; Hollstein (White and Boon) 269.
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Studies of the Heads of Saskia and Others
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Etching, 1636. 152x124 mm; 6x4
7
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8
inches, thread margins. Usticke’s second state (e) (of
2), with the horizontal scratches between the head of Saskia and the turbaned head in
profile upper left. Ex-collection Hans von Aufsess (Lugt 2749, verso). A very good, well-
inked impression with all the details distinct and with no sign of wear. Bartsch 365;
Biörklund 36-B; Hollstein (White and Boon) 365.
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